When Chi-chi Nwanoku was a teenager, she had a dream: to represent Great Britain in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal.

She was one of the fastest 100-metre sprinters in England, despite
being only five feet tall and weighing a little over 100 pounds. But at
18, a serious knee injury ended her competitive running days forever.
She shifted gears.

She had always loved classical music, and decided to learn to play
the double bass. She had the chops. She received scholarships. And for
the past 30 years, Chi-chi Nwanoku has made her living as a soloist and
member of prestigious orchestras.

A few years ago, she started chasing another dream: to change the face and colour of classical music.

This is the 21st century. It should not be a novelty to see people of colour playing Beethoven.- Chi-chi Nwanoku

She decided to form an orchestra of her own. She had just two criteria.